Beliefs and concepts
Back to School – How to Protect Your Children
Summer is coming to an end; it seems that it goes faster and faster each year. School is almost upon us, and if you’re like...
Detroit’s African-American Churches Rally for Israel
Several major African-American churches rallied in Detroit, Michigan, this week in support of Israel, evoking the historic black-Jewish alliance of the Civil Rights movement. Reverend Dr. Edward L. Branch, a member of The Fellowship’s African American...
The Ties That Bind: Marking 20 Years of a Reimagined B’nai Mitzvah Process
JNS.org - In recent years, many communities have taken a fresh look at their b’nai mitzvah ceremonies. How can it be more relevant? More inspiring? And more likely to be a vehicle for continued engagement in...
We Must Seek Common Ground in Fight for Oversight of Yeshiva Curriculums
It has come to our attention that Mr. Ezra Friedlander, of the public relations firm The Friedlander Group, is circulating an article that attempts to negatively brand Yaffed and its efforts. Several times in his piece, Mr....
Baruch Spinoza Was Not a Great Jewish Role Model
Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (1632-1677) was one of the greatest philosophers. Not only that, but he...
Christian Zionist Group Fights Anti-Semitism on UN’s Global Stage
JNS.org - The Christian Zionist organization Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN) convened a special session at the...
Major School District’s Jewish Leader Has Big-Picture Vision for Public Education
JNS.org - Cindy Marten respects private educational institutions in the Jewish community and elsewhere, but at...
ADA Disabilities Law: A Dream Worth Celebrating, But Not Fully Realized
JNS.org - Quick—when was the last time you thought twice about a ramp outside a public...
‘Counterpoint Israel’ Grooms YU Students as ‘Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow’
JNS.org - “The students are not coming here to save the world. But hopefully they can...
Back to School – How to Protect Your Children
Summer is coming to an end; it seems that it goes faster and faster each year. School is almost upon us, and if you’re like most...
Detroit’s African-American Churches Rally for Israel
Several major African-American churches rallied in Detroit, Michigan, this week in support of Israel, evoking the historic black-Jewish alliance of the Civil Rights movement. Reverend Dr....
The Ties That Bind: Marking 20 Years of a Reimagined B’nai Mitzvah Process
JNS.org - In recent years, many communities have taken a fresh look at their b’nai mitzvah ceremonies. How can it be more relevant? More inspiring? And...
We Must Seek Common Ground in Fight for Oversight of Yeshiva Curriculums
It has come to our attention that Mr. Ezra Friedlander, of the public relations firm The Friedlander Group, is circulating an article that attempts to negatively...
Baruch Spinoza Was Not a Great Jewish Role Model
Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (1632-1677) was one of the greatest philosophers. Not only that, but he was possibly the most honest and moral of them all....
Christian Zionist Group Fights Anti-Semitism on UN’s Global Stage
JNS.org - The Christian Zionist organization Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN) convened a special session at the United Nations in New York City on Aug. 11 to...
Major School District’s Jewish Leader Has Big-Picture Vision for Public Education
JNS.org - Cindy Marten respects private educational institutions in the Jewish community and elsewhere, but at the very least, she believes that Jewish parents should give...
ADA Disabilities Law: A Dream Worth Celebrating, But Not Fully Realized
JNS.org - Quick—when was the last time you thought twice about a ramp outside a public building? How about a wheelchair-accessible bathroom? Do you even blink...
‘Counterpoint Israel’ Grooms YU Students as ‘Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow’
JNS.org - “The students are not coming here to save the world. But hopefully they can give as much as possible,” says Rabbi Kiva Rabinksy, director...
With Jonathan Pollard Set to Be Freed, Revisiting Coverage on Jewish Prisoners
JNS.org - Upon Tuesday's confirmation that Jonathan Pollard—who has been incarcerated for nearly 30 years over giving Israel classified information on America—will be released by the U.S. on Nov....
When Shul Talk Goes Nuclear: Should Pulpit Rabbis Publicly Discuss Iran?
JNS.org - As the U.S. Congress debates whether or not to support the Iran nuclear deal, the same discussion is taking place in local Jewish communities...
Unity is the Only Solution to Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
While Israeli politicians are zigzagging between a unity government and mutual smearing, and while tycoons are scrambling to exploit the offshore gas troves, the rest...
Holy Cow! Red Heifer Project Part of Path From ‘Mourning to Building’ Temple
JNS.org - What weighs 400 pounds, is necessary for the coming of the Third Temple, hasn’t been seen in 2,000 years, and is completely red? If you...
Elijah and the Still, Small Voice
Then the word of the Lord came to him: ‘Why are you here, Elijah?’ He replied, I am moved by the zeal for the Lord,...
